Firminger's Manual of Gardening for India

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A Wardian case is simply a strong wooden box, with a high-pitched roof fitted on
to it. ... One of the sides of the roof is made to screw on and 05a#39;, for putting in or
taking out the plants. ... In November, when they have become dormant, he pulls
them up by the roots, without any earth upon them, * Miniature Fruit Garden, p. 4.